Contractual / Regular

KVAFSU DEO & Lab Technician Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
Data Entry OperatorLaboratory Technician
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
Rs. 20,000 - Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years (Relaxable as per rules)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

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Starts

Sep 28, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 8, 2026

Application Window28 Sep – 8 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date8 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

1. Data Entry Operator (1 Post): Any Bachelor's Degree with a 1-year Diploma course in Computer Application (DCA) and at least 1 year of relevant experience in data entry/electronic databases.

2. Laboratory Technician (1 Post): Graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc MLT) OR B.Sc Science Graduate with 1 year medical laboratory experience OR 2-year Diploma in MLT with 1 year experience OR 1-year Diploma in MLT with 2 years experience OR Diploma in Animal Husbandry (2 years). Desirable: Practical experience in animal handling and clinical sample collection.

Language Requirement: Working knowledge of reading and writing in both Kannada and English is essential.

Age Limit & Relaxations

General age limit is 18 to 35 years as on the date of interview, with standard age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) as per Karnataka State / KVAFSU rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

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Walk-in Personal Interview

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Selection will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview on Thursday, 8th October, 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Sentinel Surveillance Site, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Veterinary College, Vinobanagar, Shivamogga - 577 204, Karnataka. Candidates are assessed on clinical/laboratory competencies, computer database handling (IDSP/IHIP), animal sample collection skills, and bilingual communication in Kannada and English.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Technical Qualification & Domain Competency40 MarksAssessment of core laboratory techniques (for Lab Technician) or computer applications and database operations (for DEO)
Relevant Field & Laboratory Work Experience25 MarksHands-on experience in diagnostic specimen handling/animal handling or IDSP/IHIP health surveillance data entry
Knowledge of Zoonotic Diseases & One Health Protocols15 MarksFamiliarity with common zoonotic disease surveillance (KFD, rabies, brucellosis, leptospirosis) and biosafety guidelines
Bilingual Communication (Kannada & English) and Interview Viva20 MarksProficiency in Kannada and English documentation, interpersonal skills, and viva voce interview performance

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Collaborative public health and veterinary epidemiologic surveillance environment at Veterinary College, Shivamogga under the National One Health Programme for Prevention and Control of Zoonoses (NOHP-PCZ) coordinated by NCDC. Staff work in close synergy with clinicians, human healthcare workers, district surveillance officers, and veterinarians. Data Entry Operator manages IDSP/IHIP portal entry on project laptops, tracks epidemiological data clusters, compiles monthly reports, and assists in district-level zoonoses committee meetings (SLZC/DLZC). Laboratory Technician collects animal and clinical specimens, performs diagnostic testing for zoonotic pathogens (e.g., KFD, leptospirosis, rabies, brucellosis), adheres to biosafety protocols, and coordinates with sentinel hospitals. Standard daytime college/laboratory hours (09:30 AM to 05:00 PM) with periodic field visits for outbreak investigation and sample collection in Shivamogga district.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual project engagement for the financial year 2026-27 under the NOHP-PCZ scheme. Continuation is subject to release of grants from NCDC and performance satisfaction.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Purely temporary project-bound contractual position without automatic regular absorption into KVAFSU or state civil service. However, hands-on experience in ICMR/NCDC national surveillance schemes, IDSP/IHIP portal reporting, and biosafety diagnostics provides a significant advantage for regular recruitment in ICMR, ICAR-NIVEDI, state health departments, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Direct Walk-in Only: No advance application is required or entertained; candidates must attend in person on October 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Veterinary College, Shivamogga.
  • Mandatory Kannada & English Fluency: Knowledge of reading and writing in both Kannada and English is strictly essential.
  • Original Documents Mandate: Candidates must bring all original educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificates, bio-data, and one set of self-attested photocopies.
  • Contractual Scheme Conditions: Appointments are purely temporary for FY 2026-27, non-pensionable, carry no leave or medical reimbursement benefits, and confer no claim for permanent absorption in KVAFSU.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Data Entry Operator1
  • Laboratory Technician1
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration: Rs. 20,000/- per month for Data Entry Operator and Rs. 30,000/- per month for Laboratory Technician under the NOHP-PCZ Scheme.

Consolidated remuneration under NCDC National One Health Programme for Prevention and Control of Zoonoses (NOHP-PCZ) Scheme for FY 2026-27.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Verify eligibility: Degree/Diploma in computer application or MLT/Animal Husbandry with requisite experience, and proficiency in Kannada and English.
  2. Prepare a brief Bio-data / CV outlining academic qualifications, laboratory/computer experience, and personal details.
  3. Gather all connected original documents (educational qualification certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, caste certificate, age proof) and one complete set of self-attested photocopies.
  4. Attend the Walk-in Interview in person at 10:30 AM on 8th October, 2026 at the Sentinel Surveillance Site, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Veterinary College, Vinobanagar, Shivamogga - 577 204, Karnataka. No advance application is required and no TA/DA is payable.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

There is no application fee required for attending the walk-in interview.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Veterinary College, Vinobanagar, Shivamogga - 577 204, Karnataka.

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